Undergraduate Seminar (398-0-79)

Topic

Media, Politics and IP Law

Instructors

Zachary Ryan Calo

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 1-244: Mon, Wed 2:30PM - 3:45PM (AST)

Overview of class

This course considers issues at the intersection of media, politics, and intellectual property (IP). It includes examining principles of IP law, particularly as they pertain to broadcasting and communication. Topics analyzed include protection of IP, media and publishing rights, image rights, advertising, IP disputes, and the World Intellectual Property Organization. The course also considers the politics of media, such as regulation of communication, hate speech, and state-sanctioned theft of IP.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open to sophomores and above, MIT majors only

Open for Cross-Registration

Satisfies Media & Politics Minor

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for sophomore, juniors, and seniors only. Registration is reserved for NU Qatar COMM students.